A boy who nearly died after he was shot in the head as a baby is set to walk 5k for the hospital that saved him.
Harry Studley was just 18 months old when he had a pellet lodged in his brain during the horrific incident in Bristol in 2016.
A 24-year-old was later jailed for two years after he admitted causing grievous bodily harm to Harry, who needed emergency surgery.
Harry, now nine, was given a one percent chance of survival but pulled through.
He has life-changing conditions and suffers epilepsy, partial blindness, weakness, and other cognitive issues.
Harry and his dad, Ed, will now participate in the Grand Walk for the Grand Appeal, which raises money for Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
His family has set up a fundraising page for people to donate.
On the appeal, his dad wrote: ”Harry will be taking part in the 5KM (16404.2 feet) Grand Walk for Grand Appeal on Sunday, September 15th.
”5KM may not seem like a lot to some, but for Harry, it’s a huge challenge as he struggles with mobility and gets very tired.
”Bluebell ward at Bristol Children’s Hospital is a neurosurgery unit without the amazing care and hard work by the staff on that ward Harry won’t be here today.
”In 2016 Bluebell was our home for 4 months after Harry was shot in the head with a air rifle, Harry was given a one percent chance of survival but with the determination of our family and the great work and care from the staff on bluebell Harry survived.
”Harry still suffers today with epilepsy, partial blindness, weakness and other cognitive problems.
”As a family we will be doing different things to fundraise for this great cause so please if you can donate it will go a long way.
”We have set up the sunshine fund with Grand Appeal all money raised will go directly to Bluebell Ward..”
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